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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-21
Why Should Women Vote?

Because voting is the authoritative
expression of our opinion respecting
public matters. Because public matters,
so-called, when analysed, are found to
be private matters writ large"
Because these private matters "writ
large" are found to concern woman just
as closely as man, and to be as intimate
ly connected with her interests as with
his.
These public matters are what?
l. Sanitary regulations, which, being
interpreted, are the things which con-
cern che health of families. Is not the
health of the family a mothers as truly
as fathers business?
2. Pure, abundent water. Is not wat
er matter of domestic, and, therefore,
feminine Government?
8. Public parks and breathing places.
That is, being interpreted, places to
which mothers, teachers and nurses
take the children; and cannot women
pass an intelligent oppinion upon their
location and extent?
4. Good walks and pavements well
cared for. Who knows good walk or
road better than petticoated women ?
5. Terminal facilities" public con-
veyances, and the like. Is here mat
ter of no interest to teachers who must
be at their post in rain or shine, or to
women who, by the thousands, 60 to
service in shops and homes each morn
ing?
6. Orderly streets, free of vicious
influences, and protected from criminal
lawlessness. Is this a matter of slight
have outgrown the harem?
Z. Education. Do the fathers usually
think this matter which the mothers
have no power to wisely pass upon?
s. Economy in public expenditure
and capable and faithful service from
officials. Are women so much more ex-
travagant than men that they cannot be
trusted to help decide how high taxes
should be? Or are they SO deficient in
knowledge of human nature as not to
know good from bad man.
9. Care of the criminal, the unfortu-
nate and dependent classes. Has the
history of charity, and of penal reform
in the United States for the last twenty.
five years, proved the incapacity OF
unwillingness of women to deal with
these public matters, honestly, wisely
and faithfully?
10. The selection of wise and good
lawmakers to fix the standards and re-
straints. Is this service different in
quality from that which good family
government and good church influence
continually demand of women?
In short, with very few exceptions
these public matters are but housekeep
ing, divided into seperate elements, al
the isolated home enlarges into the
compact and organized society. And il
housekeeping, brethren, answer truly
is it good for man to be alone?
ANNA GARLIN SPENCER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-21
Dated this 18th day of April, 1887.

| GEO. L. WILLIAMS, Mayor.
The common council met in special
session Tuesday morning in accordance
with the above call.
Alermen present-Fred Closuit,
Jacob Lutz, Louis Schrader and Dave
Kameran.
Aldermen absent-Frank Pomain-
vile and L. G. St. Amour.
On motion the following named per-
sons were granted saloon license for the
year ending April 80, 1888, by full affirm
ative vote of council: Chas. Gouger,
August Johnson, Alex Bernier, Frank
Pomainville, Dahlke & Damitz, Reimer
Bros Thomas d Kuntz, Fred Closuit,
JOS. Closuit and T. Lanoutte
Alderman Pomainville comes in.
Bond of Alex Bernier with Antoine
Arpin and David Lutz as sureties was
on motion approved and clerk ordered
to issue license on receipt of city treas
urer.
Bond of August Johnson with Henry
Kuntz and Jacob Lutz as sureties was
on motion approved and the clerk was
ordered to issue license on receipt of
city treasurer.
Bond of Chas. Gouger with j. D. La
Breche and L. Fournier as sureties was
on motion approved and the clerk
ordered to issue license on receipt of
city treasurer.
Bond of Thomas & Kuntz with Chas.
E. DAILY and Henry Kuntz as sureties
was on motion approved and the clerk
ordered to issue license on the receipt
of city treasurer.
Mr.. f. j. Wood appeared before the
council In reference to vacating part
of the old Plover road, and on motion
the Mayor appointed the following COM
mittee to look up the matter and report
at the next meeting of the council:
Fred Closuit, Jacob Lutz and Frank
Pomainville.
On motion Fred Closuit was author
lied to fence in a small portion of the
West side of main street for the sum of
$500 and Mr. Slattery portion of the
same street for the sum of $1,000, there
by Strengthening said street.
There being no further business
before the council they adjourned.
A. L. FoNTAINE,
City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-21
Mitchell Dead.
Milwaukee's Foremost Citizen Pas
ses Away.
His Death Due to an Attack of Pneumonia.

His Death Due to an Attack of Pneumonia
New YORK, April 19.-Alexandel
Mitchell, of Milwaukee, died at 2:45
o'clock this afternoon at the Hoffman
House. Mr.. Mitchell had been in
Florida for some time past, but came
here about two weeks ago to attend to
important business. A slight cold, tax
en- few days since, developed into
pneumonia, and terminated fatally.
Alexander Mitchell's son John L.
Mitchell is also suffering from pneumon-
ia. Mrs. Mitchell arrived in the city
yesterday. The news of Mr.. Mitchells
death was not known on Wall street
until after the close of the market, but
the news reached the street shortly
after o'clock, and in a few minutes
little knots of brokers could be seen
discussing the probable effect upon the
markell Evening Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-21
An End to Bone Scraping.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg,
ILL.,, says: "Having received so much
benefit from Electric Bitters, [ feel it
my duty to let suffering humanity
know it. Have had a running sore on
my leg for eight years my doctors
told me [ would have to have the bone
scraped or leg amput ated. I used,
instead, three bottles of Electric Bit
tiers and seven boxes Bucklins Arnica
Salve, and my leg is now sound and
WE'LL" Electric Bitters are sold at
fifty cents bottle, and Bucklins Arm.
lea Salve at 25c. per box by E. j.
Wood & Go. 5
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-21
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time in
experimenting when your lungs are in
danger. Consumption always seems
at first, only cold. Do not permit
any dealer to impose upon you with
some cheap imitation of DR.. King
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, but be sure you
get the genuine. Because he can
make more profit he may tell you that
he has something just as good. or
Just the same. Don't be deceived,
but insist upon getting DR. King S
New Discovery. which is guaranteed
to give relief in all Throat, Lung and
Chest affections. Trial bottle free at
w. L. Wood & Co. 6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-21
Saved His Life.

Mr.. D. I. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
KY, says he was. for many years,
badly afflicted with Phthisic, also Dia.
betes the pains we're almost unendur-
able and would sometimes almost
throw him into COMMISSIONS He tried
Electric Bitters and got relief from
first bottle and after taking six bottles,
was entirely cured, and had gained
his flesh eighteen pounds Says he
positively believes he would have died
had it not been for the relief afforded
by Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cts
per bottle by w. l.. Wood & Go. 6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-21

We re-publish with pleasure the
following bit of news taken from the
Necedah Republican about our old
friend and pastor Rev. Rowland:
The members and friends of the
Congregational Church made a surprise
visit to their pastor Rev. Rowland, on
Tuesday last. Many pounds of the
necessaries of life were brought by the
surprisers and were outward and visible
signs of the inward kindly feeling
entertained for their spiritual guide
Mutual confidence and esteem are
evidently increasing as time rolls on.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-21
Wood Co. Lands,
FOR SALE.

The undersigned is owner or agent
for the following described lands.
which are offered for sale at reasonable
prices and ON easu terms
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-21

For RENT.-The store building in Cen
tralia next to the post-office, now occu-
pied by Mrs Nilsson as millinery shop.
For particulars enquire at this office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-21
Council Proceedings.
COUNCIL CHAMBER I
Morah al 1OOE

COUNCIL CHAMBER
March 7th. 1887. T
To Fred Closuit, Jacob Lutz, Louis
Schrader, Dave Kameran, F. Pomain-
vile and 7. G. St. Amour.
You and each of you will please take
notice that meeting of the common
council of the city of Grand Rapids,
Wis, is hereby called to meet at the
l atril 10th 1857, at the hour Of 10 o CLOCK
in the forenoon of said day for transac-
ton of important business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-21

The Waupaca County Republican
came to us this week enlarged to a
seven.column quarto and very much i'm
proved in its make up and general ap-
pearance. Mr.. Holmes, its editor, is an
active newspaper man and gets up a
frst-class paper and he ought to be
encouraged.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-04-21

W. w. Kline, the jeweler. Shop in
T. A. Barnes, confectionery store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-24
n oman 8 Experiences.

Whenever offered to help in any house
hold duty l remember | was told that it was
more trouble to show me how to do it prop
erly than to do it alone, and so my poor,
patient, hard working mother baked and
churned and swept and ironed alone, and
when she had worked herself into an un-
necessarily early grave, she left behind her a
daughter who could neither wash dishes nor
sew up seam.n
Perhaps | should blush to confess that I
could feed the swine" aye and the rest Of
stock, and could harness a team and drive
it, too, as well as any man on the place. For
l had led a wild, nomad sort of life out of
school hours and when followed nv father
and brothers to the field they did not seem to
find it a trouble TO teach me, so in my way 1
became quite a farmer, but was none the
less unable to keep my fathers house /
learned it all later, but through much tribu-
lation.
1t is true kindness to children to give to
each some daily duty, and insist on its being
promptly and thoroughly DONE l often
wonder how much of my husbands dyspepsia
is due to the fact that the means of our early
married life were something calculated to
produce that disease in an ostrich. Don't let
your daughters wait to learn their house
keeping by experience. The air that some
homes have of going at 'sixes and seven" is
a strain on the affections that few men are
able to endure Make your children self
helpful and helpful to Others-Cor Rural
New Yorker
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-24

Are you disturbed al night and broken
0t your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth2 If so,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculablc.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer inn
Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. II cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces inflammation and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children TeethIng Is pleasant to the
taste aud Is the prescription of one OF
the OldCs; and best female nurses and ply
sIcians In the United States, and is for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world Price 25 cents per bottle
feb 2S -m-w-s m iy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-24
GULLIBILITY.

The wild phantoms and shrieklng cries
of worthless humbug can make money
by imposing upon the credulity and ig>
noranee of an honest public, and the sup>
ply of this species of work seems more
than an adequate demand. The enun-
citation of facts-fscts that have stood
crucial tests-facts proven by brain force
and tangible evidence, should satisfy all
laudable enterprises; but the execrable
practice of teaching false ideas and doc
trines for self-aggrandizement is truly
reprehensible and should be scorned by
all classes
When one house tells you that Iodine
of Potash is poison simply because their
opponents use it, and because they are
pandering to your ignorance, as they sup
pose, you should look upon all such ar
rant frauds and their remedies as un-
worthy public confidence, and if those
who make such assertions do not know
better. they are set of unenviable ig-
noraTuses.
DOCTORS AND HOT SPRINGS.
Hot Springs failed entirely to cure me
of several terrible, indolent running
ulcers on my legs, with which | have
been troubled for many years. Several
doctors also attempted to cure me but
failed l have used only few bottles of
B. B. B. (made at Atlanta, Ga } and
the effect has been truly magical, as they
have all healed and | am cured. 1t is
worth all medicines made purifying the
blood. This wonderfully quick cure has
been effected after everything else had
failed. Your medicine is daisy, and
has done the business for me. have
lived here twenty five years, My general
health is also improving, appetite and
digestion good. / sleep soundly. and
never felt better. Doctors told me that
| could not be cured, but B B. B. has
cured me
1t is decidedly the quickest, best and
cheapest blood purifier | ever used 1t
is ahead of all others. As TO my case
and its cure refer to every merchant or
professional man of Pine Bluff.
A. H. MORRIS, Cotton Buyer.
Pine Bluff, Ark, MAY 10, 1886.
CANcERoUs UDcERs CURED.
have been taking Botanic Blood
Balm (B B. B J and am about well of
an ulcer | had upon my nose for six
years, said by all to be cancer | refer
to Postmaster Renfroe, of Atlanta
G. T. KELLAM
Wrightsville, Ga, May 3, 1886
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-24
A Great Victory
A Terrible Case of Scrofula
Cured by
Hoods SarsapariIla

In the winter of 1879 was attacked with
At one time had no less than thirteen large
assesses over and around my neck and throat,
continually exuding an offensive mass of
bloody matter disgusting to behold, and
almost intolerable to endure. 1t is impossible
to fully describe my sufferings, as the case
was complicated with Chronic Catarrh. After
three years of misery, having been treated by
three physicians, l was worse than ever
Finally, on the recommendation of W. J.
Huntley, druggist, of Lockport, was induced
to try Hoods Sarsaparilla. And now, after
having taken twelve bottles, within the last
twelve months, the scrofulous eruptions have
entirely ceased, and the assesses have all
disappeared, except the unsightly sears, which
are daily becoming smaller by degrees. and
beautifully less l do not know what it may
nave done for others, but ! do know that in
my case, Hoods Sarsaparilla has proved an
effective specific indeed. As an evidence Of
my gratitude l send these facts unsolicited.
and / am ready to verify the authenticity of
this cure, by personal correspondence with
any one who doubts it." CHARLES A. ROB
ERTs, East Wilson, n. Y.
This statement is confirmed by W. J. Hunt
ley, druggist, of Lockport, N. Y, who calls the
cure great victoyy for Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Send for book giving statements Cfmany cures,
Hoods Sarsapar;IIa
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for S. Made
only by C. l. HOOD s. CO., Lowell Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-24

The head of the family has all kinds of la
Dor saving machinery in his field of action,
but too often it is the case that the woman of
the house has to get along without the assis-
tance of such labor saving devices as are ap-
propriate to her sphere, and the work she has
to do This is not as it should be- The man
who seeks to save labor in the field by the use
of machinery, ought to have in mind the fact
that his wife has to work quite as bard in the
kitchen as he has been in the habit of doing
out of doors, and that it is his duty to pro-
cure for her such helps as will tighten her toll
and do away as much as possible with the
drudgery and housework. In buying ma
chinely for himself and not for her he Is
most, if not quite, a crime.
Husband and wife are partners in the work
of life, each having charge of special de-
partment, and what each does in that depart
ment contributes to the general welfare and
benefit of the firm" Neither has the
moral right to consult his or her interests
alone The interests of both should be re-
garded, and the kind and thoughtful hus-
band will not care TO monopolize all the bene-
fits resulting from the labor of both. For
every machine that he buys for himself to
save labor, Or make work easier and more
effective, he will buy one for his wife. He
will furnish her good washing machine and
wringer. There will be good churn. and
the stove will he one with all the modern i'm
Provemcnts.n There will be cistcrn, and
the cistern will have pump, and, of course,
there will be a sewing machine, and, perhaps,
knitting machine. Why not! Knitting by
hand is something like going through a corn
field with the old hoe Ii he has cultivator
to do that work with, why should she not
have machine TO do the family knitting
withfs She can knit evenings. do you say1
What will You be doing then! Reading the
newspaper, or magazine, eh' Well, perhaps
she would like to read some, rather than be
obliged to spend the hours until bed time in
knitting. Think of it. Put yourself in her
place and-do as you would be done by
American Agriculturist.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-24

You are allowed .frec trial of thirty
days of the use of DR., Dyes Celebrated
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Illustrated pamphlet, with full informa-
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ing Vcltaic Belt Co, Marshall, Mich.
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-24
The greatest foe of America people il

consumption; It's victims number many
thousands each year. Physicians and
druggists have at last found remedy
which they feel justified IN Recommend
ing. This is DR.. Bigelow's Cure, which
cures consumption in stages that other
remedies are of no benefit 1t cures
coughs, colds, and all throat and lung
diseases speedily and safely. Price 90
cents and 81, Of druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-24

Mr.. D. |. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
Ky says he was for many years. badly
afflicted with phthisic. also diabetes; the
pains were almost unenduIable and
would sometimes almost throw him into
commissions. He tried Electric bitters
and got relief from the first bottle and
after taking six bottles, was entirely
cured, and bad gained in flesh eigteen
pounds. Says he positively believes he
would have died. had it not been for the
relief afforded by Electric bitters. Sold
at fifty cents bottle by Hartz & Bahu-
sen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-24

Hartz & Bahnsen, wholesale and retail
druggists of Rock Island, H., say: We
have been selling Dr. Kings New Dis
covery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen's s
Arnica Salve for two years. Have never
handled remedies that sell so well. or
give such universal satisfaction. There
have been some wonderful cures effected
by these medicines in this city. Several
cases of pronounced consumption have
been entirely cured by the use of few
bottles of Dr. Kings New Discovery.
taken in connection with Electric Bitters
We guarantee them always. Sold by
Hartz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-24

On account of their inability to digest
food. will find most marvellous food and
remedy in SCOTS emulsion of pure cod
liver oil with hypophosphites. Very
palatahle and easily diGested. DR.. s. W.
Cohen, of Waco, Texas. says; Il have
used your emulsion in infantile wasting
with good results 1t not only restores
wasted tissues. but gives strength and in
creases the appetite | am glad to use
such a reliable article"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-24
Is Life
Worth Living?

That depends upon the
Liver, for if the Liver is
inactive the whole sys-
TEN is out of order-the
breath is bad, digestion
poor, head dull or aching,
energy and hopetulness
gone, the spirits are de-
pressed. a heavy weight
exists after eating, with
general dependency and
the blues. The Liver is
the housekeeper of the
health; and a harmless,
simple remedy that acts
like Nature, does not
constipate afterwards or
require constant taking,
does not interfere with
business or pleasure dur
ing it's use, makes Sim
mons Liver Regulator a
medical perfection.
have tested It's virtues personally, and krOw
that for Dyspepsia. Biliousness and Throbbing
Headache, il il the best medic ne the world ever
saw. Have tried forty other remedies before
Simmons Liver Regulator. and none of them gave
more than temporary relief, but the Regulator
not only relieved but cured.
II Ii. JONES, Macon, Ga.
ONLY GENUINE
has our letter ST amp in red on front Of wrapper
J. II. ZEILIN & CO.,
Sole Proprietors. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
PRICE &1.00.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-24

Mrs. Cleveland has written pretty lit
tie notes of congratulation to Washing
ton girls whose engagements have recent
Iy been announced.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-24

Eminent politicians should always use
type writer. In case of forged letters,
it never gives the authors hand writing
aUaU
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-24

The mosquito will soon be here, and
then we shall realize that there are other
troublesome bills besides the inter state
bill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-24

One Of the dime museums in Philadel-
phia is having a red-headed beauty show.
The firm is saving great deal on the gas
hills
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-24
RESIDENCE PROPERTY.

No. 2s One-half acre lot, two story frame
house 2sx36. Barn, good well, cistern, te.,
S1400
No. ~ Good six room two story dwelling
house and lot in b ook's addition; cisterD, well,
small fruit, Si.pu
No. 81. bargain in two story frame house
on sixth avenue and Twenty second street; good
lot, etc. Canbe paid for in mon hly nstallmen's.
No. 73 Nice two story dwelling on Sixth ave &,
splendid condition; well, cistern and barn; easy
te ........................ go 81 500
NO. 81. Large two sory brick Nineteenth
street; larg attic: basement furnace, well. Cts
tern. gas, wat r, lth rooms. Very large lot. lO7
x2l61s, good BARI and outnouses. E4sY terms =
So'"'
No 81 Two story frame on Twentieth street,
between Fifth aud Sixth avenues; lot 45x1nO, o.
easy terms Observation-Disclosures. Si-ou0
No "a Two story irame ,Ost $500: lot S0xS0.
on Seventh avenue below Eleventh. St. ... 81, 200
No. e6 House aud lot OF Fourteeth and-a half
street beetweeu Sew nth an Eighth venues
z cd we'll cistern, ce lar, etc Lot a0Ni10, 1880
No. 81. Good residence property on Eleventh
street. Good sized lot; new addition TO house;
81 900 down, balance to suit $3.50
No. 79 Good property Second avenue lot
worth 5000; will sell for 81 925. This is the big
gest bargain in the city.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-24

A delicate lilac is called ''Ophelia"
the vernacular of the modistes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-24

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